On 21 September, the Asia New Zealand Foundation hosted a dialogue with Kia Kaha Myanmar to look at how Myanmar can return to democratic rule and what NZ can do in support of this critical transition.
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Opinion: NZ should speak up for human rights
In this article Vinod Bal looks at Wellington’s response to Beijing’s treatment of the Uyghur people, and explains why a firmer stance might be required.
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Opinion: Leadership vacuum sees Japan take on new security role
In the absence of US leadership in Asia, Japan has stepped up to represent democracy in the region says the director of the Todat Peace Institute, Kevin Clements.
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Indonesia & NZ: Foreign Relations under Covid
On the back of the Foundation's recent Track II exchange with Indonesian thinktank CSIS, the University of Auckland's Natasha Hamilton-Hart takes a look at Indonesia-NZ relations in a time of pandemic
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The rise of the Indo-Pacific
Fulbright Scholar and Foundation Leadership Network member Abbas Nazari looks at the rise of the Indo-Pacific and the significance of the term and region for New Zealand, the US and India.
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Power shifts in the Asia-Pacific examined at security summit
2019 Postgraduate Research Grant recipient Vanessa Bramwell talks about attending the QS Summit on Politics and International Studies at Victoria University in Wellington this month.
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Track II done three ways
The Foundation's James To looks back on three very different Track II diplomacy experiences he recently participated in - in the US, Malaysia and New Zealand - where he got a taste of the various ways
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Track II experience helps solidify future research
Masters student Jackson Calder says attending the Track II dialogue between the Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam recently was an eye-opening experience.
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'NextGen' delegates add fresh perspective to KL Track II
Leadership Network member Sarah Novak says her Track II experience in KL gave her invaluable insights into international diplomacy and expanded her knowledge of the big issues facing the region.
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Identity and environment key issues for young - Track II delegate
Master's student Thomas Nicholls talks about his experience as one of the Foundation’s ‘NextGen’ youth delegates attending the recent ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur.
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US-China trade war: Is WTO reform the way forward?
Trade policy consultant Stephanie Honey reflects on the escalation of the US-China tariff war and the implications for the multilateral trading system.
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Diversity important to successful Track II talks
Attending the 32nd Asia Pacific Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur with the Foundation reinforced to Leadership Network member Jane Neilson the importance of Track II dialogue opportunities.
